Passport Ranking 2024

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Passport	Region	Sovereign Man Travel Freedom				Access To The Most Attractive Countries										Passport Provides Access To The World's Share Of...				Passport Quality	Passport Quality. Additional Analysis	How to get	More Details
Passport	Region	Rank	Score (of 198) A country's passport score is the sum of the attractiveness scores of all countries it grants access to and is dependent on its visa regime: Visa-free and visa on arrival access - 100% of the destination country's attractiveness score is added. e-visa - 50% of destination country's attractiveness score is added. Home country - 100% of the passport's own attractiveness score is added (i.e. Japan's attractiveness score is added to Japan's passport score).	Grade	Visa-Free Countries A simple visa-free country count is the traditional way of measuring a passport's quality as a travel document. But, for our ranking: Visa-free or visa on arrival - 1 point is added to the passport's score. e-visa - 0 points added. Home country - 0 points added (only access to OTHER countries matters). In 2019, the maximum possible simple visa-free country-count score is 197. It consists of 193 United Nations member countries and 5 territories (Hong-Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Kosovo, and Palestine) minus the passport's own country.	The cumulative attractiveness score of all Schengen area countries is 67.33 (34% of the world's total)	USA's attractiveness score: 18.45 (9.3% of the world's total)	UK's attractiveness score: 5.64 (2.8% of the world's total)	Canada's attractiveness score: 3.28 (1.7% of the world's total)	China's attractiveness score: 14.38 (7.3% of the world's total)	Japan's attractiveness score: 5.70 (2.9% of the world's total)	tr	mx	th	ru	GDP Share of the world's GDP each passport gives access to.	Surface Area Share of the world's surface area each passport gives access to. (Antarctica and Greenland are not included.)	Popu- lation Share of the world's population each passport gives access to.	UNESCO Heritage Sites Share of the world's UNESCO heritage sites each passport gives access to.	Passport Quality	Passport Quality. Additional Analysis	How to get	More Details
Zimbabwe	Sub-Saharan Africa	152	25.2	D	59	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	14	15	14	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Zambia	Sub-Saharan Africa	154	24.7	D	63	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	12	14	13	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
South Africa	Sub-Saharan Africa	110	57.8	C-	96	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	15	41	26	27	A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 50 and 67.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Yemen	Middle East and North Africa	183	17.2	D-	36	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	5	7	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Kosovo	Europe	93	92.6	C+	74	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	21	10	15	44	no countries in this category	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries.		More Details
Samoa	Oceania	87	113.3	B-	114	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	33	36	27	60	A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Vanuatu	Oceania	126	39.7	D+	83	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	8	25	16	21	A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 37 and 50.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Vietnam	Asia	138	30.7	D	49	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	5	13	14	11	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Venezuela	North & South America	86	116.4	B-	107	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	32	40	31	59	A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	North & South America	77	125.3	B	131	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	36	41	32	66	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Uzbekistan	Asia	119	45.1	D+	64	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	9	29	18	20	A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 37 and 50.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Uruguay	North & South America	60	139.4	B	132	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	43	44	34	71	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
United States	North & South America	39	173.7	A	155	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	59	45	79	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Uganda	Sub-Saharan Africa	156	24.4	D	65	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	13	15	13	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Ukraine	Europe	67	133.9	B	132	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	36	48	35	68	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Tanzania	Sub-Saharan Africa	145	27.2	D	67	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	16	20	15	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Taiwan	Asia	45	166.9	A-	115	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	83	45	51	67	An "A-" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 160 and 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries.		More Details
Tuvalu	Oceania	91	108.0	B-	115	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	29	15	22	55	A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Trinidad and Tobago	North & South America	75	127.0	B	129	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	36	30	34	67	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Turkey	Asia	95	74.9	C	113	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	0	23	38	35	38	A "C" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to most countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions). A “C” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 67 and 83.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Tonga	Oceania	83	119.8	B-	111	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	46	23	42	59	A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Tunisia	Middle East and North Africa	121	44.7	D+	68	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	14	24	24	23	A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 37 and 50.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Turkmenistan	Asia	177	18.9	D-	49	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	8	10	12	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
East Timor	Oceania	92	97.9	C+	83	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	23	12	19	44	no countries in this category			More Details
Tajikistan	Asia	129	36.0	D	59	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	7	26	16	19	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Thailand	Asia	104	62.8	C-	76	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	20	41	27	27	A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 50 and 67.			More Details
Togo	Sub-Saharan Africa	173	20.5	D-	55	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	14	17	13	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Chad	Sub-Saharan Africa	170	21.1	D-	52	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	13	16	12	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Eswatini	Sub-Saharan Africa	136	31.1	D	68	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	12	15	15	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Syria	Middle East and North Africa	191	14.9	D-	27	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	6	7	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
El Salvador	North & South America	78	123.7	B	114	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	37	37	29	62	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Sao Tome and Principe	Sub-Saharan Africa	140	29.6	D	59	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	14	20	16	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
South Sudan	Sub-Saharan Africa	187	16.6	D-	41	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	8	8	8	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Suriname	North & South America	105	62.4	C-	68	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	1	34	41	43	28	A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 50 and 67.			More Details
Somalia	Middle East and North Africa	195	13.2	D-	31	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	6	5	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Senegal	Sub-Saharan Africa	162	23.2	D	55	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	13	17	14	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
San Marino	Europe	8	189.3	A	144	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	92	64	64	84	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries.		More Details
Sierra Leone	Sub-Saharan Africa	178	18.5	D-	60	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	12	14	11	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Slovakia	Europe	36	174.9	A	155	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	59	46	79	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Slovenia	Europe	32	175.3	A	156	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	58	45	79	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Singapore	Asia	7	190.5	A+	164	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	92	68	67	86	An "A+" passport is an outstanding travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom Score (Passport Score) of over 180 and provide visa-free (or visa on arrival) access to more than 150 countries including (mandatory) the Schengen area, the US, and China.		Singaporean citizenship is extremely valuable. Its passport is one of the only two passports that earned our top â€œA+â€ grade. Obtaining citizenship (and residency) in Singapore today is much harder than it used to be, but it is still possible if you are a very accomplished entrepreneur. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can access this podcast where we interview a good friend of Sovereign Man and learn about his experience of obtaining Singaporean citizenship. Singapore does not allow dual citizenship and will require you to renounce your former citizenship when you apply.	More Details
Sweden	Europe	14	177.9	A	159	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	76	61	47	81	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Sudan	Middle East and North Africa	192	14.3	D-	35	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	8	8	9	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Seychelles	Sub-Saharan Africa	57	142.8	B+	133	1	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	55	51	57	71	A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Solomon Islands	Oceania	88	110.0	B-	116	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	31	23	23	58	A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Saudi Arabia	Middle East and North Africa	102	63.4	C-	81	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	16	20	25	25	A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 50 and 67.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Rwanda	Sub-Saharan Africa	169	21.1	D-	61	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	17	19	14	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Russia	Europe	97	71.5	C	111	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	20	50	36	39	A "C" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to most countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions). A “C” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 67 and 83.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Serbia	Europe	59	141.0	B+	120	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	0	1	54	50	51	69	A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Romania	Europe	49	157.3	B+	152	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	49	52	41	77	A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Qatar	Middle East and North Africa	94	87.3	C+	98	0	0	1	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	42	53	52	40	no countries in this category			More Details
Paraguay	North & South America	65	134.2	B	122	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	39	41	30	67	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Palau	Oceania	64	134.5	B	102	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	58	36	29	60	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries.		More Details
Portugal	Europe	22	176.8	A	158	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	60	46	80	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.		Portugal is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 27 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Portugal will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published on how to apply for a Portuguese retirement visa (which also works great for online entrepreneurs). And in this very detailed report, we have covered all pros and cons of the popular â€œgolden visaâ€ in Portugal â€“ a residency you can obtain in Portugal after investing â‚¬500,000 (plus fees) in local real estate. And this case study describes a firsthand experience of applying for the Portuguese Golden Visa. The story comes from one of our own Sovereign Man subscribers.	More Details
Palestine	Middle East and North Africa	157	24.3	D	37	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	8	11	8	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Poland	Europe	23	176.7	A	156	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	60	46	80	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.		Poland is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 27 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Poland will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published about Poland. In it you will learn whether you qualify for a Polish citizenship through your ancestry.	More Details
Pakistan	Asia	198	11.2	D-	29	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	6	4	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Philippines	Asia	125	41.4	D+	62	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	9	22	20	17	A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 37 and 50.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Papua New Guinea	Oceania	120	44.8	D+	73	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	12	21	19	20	A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 37 and 50.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Peru	North & South America	58	141.1	B+	130	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	1	1	40	44	36	70	A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.		According to our passports ranking, a passport from Peru is a solid travel document. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain a legal residency and subsequent citizenship. Peru is one of the rare countries where you can pursue citizenship after holding residency for a mere two years. From the same report, you can access a case study of a young Australian who moved to a remote Peruvian fishing village, runs her own business and raises her little boy there.	More Details
Panama	North & South America	61	138.5	B	125	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	40	45	36	71	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.		Panama is one of our favorite countries on the planet. Itâ€™s prosperous, dynamic and very close to North America. And Panamaâ€™s passport is a solid travel document. But itâ€™s the countryâ€™s Friendly Nations Residency option thatâ€™s a real no-brainer for your Plan B â€” almost everyone qualifies; very little time on the ground is required; and it only requires a small investment. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to take advantage of the unique Friendly Nations program and obtain legal residency and subsequent citizenship in Panama.	More Details
Oman	Middle East and North Africa	108	60.5	C-	77	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	15	19	24	26	A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 50 and 67.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
New Zealand	Oceania	33	175.0	A	156	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	60	45	80	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Nauru	Oceania	117	48.1	D+	78	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	14	25	18	23	A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 37 and 50.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Nepal	Asia	176	19.6	D-	35	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	10	30	11	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Norway	Europe	15	177.5	A	157	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	60	47	80	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Netherlands	Europe	6	190.6	A+	159	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	92	68	65	85	An "A+" passport is an outstanding travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom Score (Passport Score) of over 180 and provide visa-free (or visa on arrival) access to more than 150 countries including (mandatory) the Schengen area, the US, and China.			More Details
Nicaragua	North & South America	84	119.2	B-	112	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	35	40	29	62	A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.		A passport from Nicaragua is a good travel document. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain legal residency and subsequent citizenship in Nicaragua. You will also learn about both real estate opportunities in the country and why many consider Nicaragua â€œthe next Costa Rica.â€	More Details
Nigeria	Sub-Saharan Africa	197	11.3	D-	42	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	11	11	9	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Niger	Sub-Saharan Africa	164	22.7	D-	51	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	13	16	12	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Namibia	Sub-Saharan Africa	133	33.2	D	69	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	8	31	18	18	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Mozambique	Sub-Saharan Africa	150	26.2	D	59	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	12	16	12	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Malaysia	Asia	44	167.8	A-	154	1	0	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	0	64	56	62	82	An "A-" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 160 and 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Mexico	North & South America	54	146.2	B+	136	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	43	41	35	71	A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.		According to our passports ranking, Mexicoâ€™s passport is a solid travel document. And itâ€™s not hard to obtain. It is especially easy if you are retired â€“ Mexico makes it easy for you to go straight for permanent residency from the very beginning. After five years of residency, you become eligible for naturalization and a Mexican passport. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain residency and a passport on Mexico. And in this case study, we introduced you to an American expat who made Mexicoâ€™s Baja California state his home.	More Details
Malawi	Sub-Saharan Africa	148	26.5	D	66	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	12	15	15	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Maldives	Asia	96	72.3	C	84	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	35	40	60	30	A "C" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to most countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions). A “C” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 67 and 83.			More Details
Mauritius	Sub-Saharan Africa	56	143.4	B+	124	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	1	54	41	45	67	A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Malta	Europe	27	176.3	A	157	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	59	45	80	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Mauritania	Middle East and North Africa	167	21.3	D-	50	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	13	13	12	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Macau	Asia	48	159.0	B+	123	1	0	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	61	52	54	75	A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries.		More Details
Mongolia	Asia	100	64.6	C-	63	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	1	30	44	40	27	A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 50 and 67.			More Details
Myanmar	Asia	141	28.5	D	41	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	4	9	13	9	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Mali	Sub-Saharan Africa	172	21.0	D-	50	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	14	16	12	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
North Macedonia	Europe	81	121.9	B	111	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	34	26	30	59	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Marshall Islands	Oceania	71	131.1	B	107	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	56	24	29	60	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries.		More Details
Madagascar	Sub-Saharan Africa	146	26.9	D	58	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	12	15	15	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Montenegro	Europe	79	122.9	B	113	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	33	39	28	61	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Moldova	Europe	90	109.2	B-	107	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	28	37	24	58	A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Monaco	Europe	28	176.3	A	148	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	58	45	80	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Morocco	Middle East and North Africa	124	41.4	D+	68	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	10	23	21	20	A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 37 and 50.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Libya	Middle East and North Africa	193	13.9	D-	34	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	9	8	8	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Latvia	Europe	35	174.9	A	154	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	58	45	79	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.		Latvia is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 27 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Latvia will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published about Latvia. In it you will learn whether you qualify for a Latvian citizenship through your ancestry. And in this very detailed report we covered a way to obtain residency in Latvia through a â€œgolden visaâ€ program with an investment in local real estate starting at â‚¬250,000 (plus fees).	More Details
Luxembourg	Europe	17	177.0	A	158	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	61	47	80	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.		Luxembourg is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 27 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Luxembourg will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document. In 2018, we released a report describing how exactly you can claim your Luxembourgish citizenship if your ancestors hail from this European country. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report here.	More Details
Lithuania	Europe	30	175.7	A	157	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	59	46	80	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.		Lithuania is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 27 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Lithuania will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published about Lithuania. In it you will learn whether you qualify for a Lithuanian citizenship through your ancestry. If you have an idea for a startup, then check out this alert about Lithuaniaâ€™s new visa program. The tiny Baltic country has officially launched Startup Visa Lithuania, a program that grants residency visas to â€œambitious and innovative startup founders.â€	More Details
Lesotho	Sub-Saharan Africa	131	35.4	D	70	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	11	12	17	18	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Liberia	Sub-Saharan Africa	185	17.1	D-	47	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	12	15	11	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Sri Lanka	Asia	189	15.5	D-	38	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	4	5	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Liechtenstein	Europe	29	176.2	A	152	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	59	46	81	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Saint Lucia	North & South America	85	117.9	B-	123	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	33	26	29	59	A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.		St. Luciaâ€™s passport is a good travel document. And St. Lucia is one of the very few countries that offers economic citizenship to those willing to pay around $100,000 (plus fees.) In fact, we like the program so much that Sovereign Man decided to become the programâ€™s official promoter and soon will be able to offer a St. Lucian citizenship cheaper than anyone else in the world.	More Details
Lebanon	Middle East and North Africa	153	24.9	D	43	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	4	8	9	13	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Laos	Asia	132	34.1	D	45	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	7	23	19	12	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Kazakhstan	Asia	98	69.8	C	75	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	1	1	31	46	41	32	A "C" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to most countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions). A “C” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 67 and 83.			More Details
Kuwait	Middle East and North Africa	106	61.1	C-	94	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	16	24	27	29	A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 50 and 67.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
South Korea	Asia	9	181.0	A	158	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	81	75	66	86	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
North Korea	Asia	175	19.9	D-	37	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	10	7	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Saint Kitts and Nevis	North & South America	72	130.2	B	138	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	38	44	33	69	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Comoros	Middle East and North Africa	158	24.2	D	51	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	9	13	12	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Kiribati	Oceania	89	109.3	B-	112	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	29	16	22	55	A "B-" passport is a is a good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 100 and 120 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Cambodia	Asia	134	33.0	D	51	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	6	10	17	11	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Kyrgyzstan	Asia	127	37.4	D+	62	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	8	28	17	20	A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 37 and 50.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Kenya	Sub-Saharan Africa	142	28.1	D	69	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	18	20	15	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Japan	Asia	10	179.6	A	159	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	79	63	65	84	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Jordan	Middle East and North Africa	130	35.6	D	50	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	5	12	14	15	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Jamaica	North & South America	116	49.3	D+	83	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	14	39	24	29	A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 37 and 50.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Italy	Europe	3	191.7	A+	160	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	93	68	66	86	An "A+" passport is an outstanding travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom Score (Passport Score) of over 180 and provide visa-free (or visa on arrival) access to more than 150 countries including (mandatory) the Schengen area, the US, and China.		Italy is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 27 member-states of the EU. But even if you decide to stay in your home country, a second passport from Italy will serve you very well in your travels - it is one of the best travel documents in the world. On the pages of Sovereign Man: Confidential we have written about a very simple way to obtain Italian citizenship if at least some of your ancestors came from Italy. In this report we describe the exact steps you need to take to claim your Italian citizenship. Italy allows dual citizenship, meaning you wonâ€™t need to give up your former citizenship when you become Italian. And in another Italy-related case study, we talked about the personal experience of an American couple that moved to the Italian countryside and now live their dream in the Le Marche region.	More Details
Iceland	Europe	26	176.3	A	152	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	60	46	80	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Iran	Asia	151	26.1	D	40	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	3	10	8	12	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Iraq	Middle East and North Africa	188	16.0	D-	30	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	5	7	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
India	Asia	128	36.9	D	57	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	8	15	30	15	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Israel	Asia	47	163.2	A-	141	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	71	60	38	75	An "A-" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 160 and 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Ireland	Europe	21	176.9	A	159	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	61	47	81	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.		Ireland is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 27 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Ireland will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published about Ireland. In it you will learn whether you qualify for Irish citizenship through your ancestry.	More Details
Indonesia	Asia	113	53.5	C-	74	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	0	15	26	27	24	A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 50 and 67.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Hungary	Europe	19	177.0	A	157	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	61	47	81	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.		Hungary is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 27 member-states of the EU. A second passport from Hungary will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published on how to find out whether you qualify for a Hungarian citizenship through your ancestry. And in this case study, we introduce our readers to a dynamic Australian national who obtained Hungarian residency after living for years as a permanent traveler. She decided to put down roots in Budapest - one of the most walkable and livable cities in the world (plus itâ€™s magnificently cheap). (There has been a major change since we published these reports - the residency program through investment in the Hungarian government bonds has been suspended and is not available anymore.)	More Details
Haiti	North & South America	135	31.9	D	45	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	9	13	13	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Croatia	Europe	40	173.5	A	151	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	74	57	43	78	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Honduras	North & South America	76	125.4	B	115	1	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	37	39	29	64	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Hong Kong	Asia	43	171.7	A-	150	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	67	76	61	86	An "A-" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 160 and 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Guyana	North & South America	118	47.5	D+	77	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	15	35	21	24	A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 37 and 50.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Guinea-Bissau	Sub-Saharan Africa	182	17.4	D-	52	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	12	16	12	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Guatemala	North & South America	69	132.6	B	120	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	1	42	40	35	67	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Greece	Europe	25	176.4	A	155	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	60	46	80	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.		Greece is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 27 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Greece will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published on how to find out whether you qualify for a Greek citizenship through your ancestry. And in this very detailed report, we covered a way to obtain residency in Greece through a â€œgolden visaâ€ program with an investment in local real estate starting at â‚¬250,000 (plus fees).	More Details
Equatorial Guinea	Sub-Saharan Africa	159	23.9	D	52	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	12	16	13	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Guinea	Sub-Saharan Africa	155	24.6	D	52	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	13	18	12	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Gambia	Sub-Saharan Africa	166	21.8	D-	63	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	13	17	13	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Ghana	Sub-Saharan Africa	171	21.1	D-	61	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	13	16	13	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Georgia	Europe	82	121.2	B	120	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	32	43	29	63	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.		The Republic of Georgia is one of our favorite countries. The countryâ€™s banking system is well capitalized, and Georgia is increasingly attracting foreign investments. In fact, we have invested in a Georgian startup thatâ€™s doing well. Also, a Georgian passport is a good travel document, allowing visa-free access to nearly every country in Europe. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain legal residency and a subsequent citizenship in Georgia.	More Details
Grenada	North & South America	66	134.0	B	122	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	51	47	48	68	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
United Kingdom	Europe	31	175.5	A	158	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	76	61	47	81	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.		As of 2021, The UK has left the Europen Union. Brits are not able to easily move to another EU country to live and work anymore. But in any case, a second passport from the United Kingdom will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document. Back in 2014, we released a report describing the exact steps you need to take to find out if you are eligible for a passport from this culturally rich country that once controlled a quarter of the world. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report here.	More Details
Gabon	Sub-Saharan Africa	144	27.8	D	57	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	12	13	13	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
France	Europe	4	191.7	A+	160	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	93	68	66	86	An "A+" passport is an outstanding travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom Score (Passport Score) of over 180 and provide visa-free (or visa on arrival) access to more than 150 countries including (mandatory) the Schengen area, the US, and China.			More Details
Micronesia	Oceania	73	129.7	B	103	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	56	24	28	60	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries.		More Details
Fiji	Oceania	103	63.0	C-	82	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	30	42	41	30	A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 50 and 67.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Finland	Europe	12	177.9	A	159	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	76	61	47	81	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Ethiopia	Sub-Saharan Africa	165	21.9	D-	42	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	7	13	8	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Spain	Europe	2	191.7	A+	162	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	93	68	66	86	An "A+" passport is an outstanding travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom Score (Passport Score) of over 180 and provide visa-free (or visa on arrival) access to more than 150 countries including (mandatory) the Schengen area, the US, and China.		Spain is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 27 member-states of the EU. A Spanish passport will serve you very well in your travels - it is one of the best travel documents in the world. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published on how to apply for a retirement residence visa and non-lucrative residence visa in Spain. The latter works great for an early retiree, online entrepreneur, or digital nomad. If you have a job, say, in the US and work remotely, youâ€™re eligible to apply for this temporary residence visa. Keep in mind, however, that Spain â€“ with few exceptions â€“ doesnâ€™t allow dual citizenship.	More Details
Eritrea	Sub-Saharan Africa	180	17.5	D-	39	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	8	11	10	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Egypt	Middle East and North Africa	147	26.8	D	56	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	14	14	14	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Estonia	Europe	34	175.0	A	155	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	58	45	79	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Ecuador	North & South America	99	67.1	C	82	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	32	47	44	31	A "C" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to most countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions). A “C” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 67 and 83.			More Details
Algeria	Middle East and North Africa	160	23.8	D	52	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	14	12	15	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Dominican Republic	North & South America	115	49.5	D+	68	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	16	32	23	26	A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 37 and 50.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.	A passport from the Dominican Republic is not among the best travel documents in the world. Still, obtaining residency and a citizenship in this tropical paradise could be a great option for your plan B, especially if you are a retiree. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain legal residency and a subsequent citizenship in the Dominican Republic.	More Details
Dominica	North & South America	74	129.1	B	121	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	48	46	47	65	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Denmark	Europe	13	177.9	A	159	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	76	61	47	81	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Djibouti	Middle East and North Africa	168	21.1	D-	45	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	9	12	11	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Germany	Europe	1	191.9	A+	161	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	93	68	67	86	An "A+" passport is an outstanding travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom Score (Passport Score) of over 180 and provide visa-free (or visa on arrival) access to more than 150 countries including (mandatory) the Schengen area, the US, and China.		Germany is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 27 member-states of the EU. Also, a German passport will serve you very well in your travels - it is one of the best travel documents in the world. According to our expert attorney on the subject, some of you with German ancestors might already qualify for German citizenship and not even know it. This is especially true if your family was persecuted by the Nazis. If you are a Sovereign Man: Confidential subscriber, you can find out for sure if you are eligible for a German passport through your ancestry in this report.	More Details
Czech Republic	Europe	18	177.0	A	158	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	61	47	81	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Cyprus	Europe	51	153.1	B+	151	1	0	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	48	51	39	74	A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Cape Verde	Sub-Saharan Africa	139	29.9	D	61	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	6	28	20	17	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Cuba	North & South America	149	26.3	D	64	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	5	24	13	15	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Costa Rica	North & South America	62	138.0	B	129	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	42	43	33	72	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.		According to our passports ranking, Costa Ricaâ€™s passport is a solid travel document. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain a legal residency in the country that so many people consider a true â€œparadise on Earthâ€. And in this case study, we introduced you to an American family with two children who moved to Costa Rica in 2014 and never looked back.	More Details
Colombia	North & South America	70	132.4	B	118	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	38	43	34	67	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.		Colombia is one of our favorite countries. We have invested in a Colombian company and are covering Colombia frequently on the pages of Sovereign Man. Colombiaâ€™s passport is a good travel document, especially so after the country recently signed a visa-free agreement with the Schengen area. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain legal residency and subsequent citizenship in Colombia. And in this case study, we introduce you to a very successful Australian entrepreneur who now lives in Medellin, Colombia. In the report you will learn why he considers Medellin to be the best place on the planet to start a business today.	More Details
China	Asia	109	59.5	C-	80	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	25	26	40	25	A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 50 and 67.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Cameroon	Sub-Saharan Africa	179	18.1	D-	48	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	11	14	10	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Chile	North & South America	37	174.7	A	146	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	74	63	46	79	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.		According to our passport ranking, Chile boasts the best travel document of any country in North or South America. Another positive: Unlike most other â€œAâ€ graded passports from the list, anyone willing to commit to residency time in the country can obtain a Chilean second citizenship. It takes five years of total residency to become eligible for naturalization. Several Sovereign Man subscribers who call Chile home are currently going through the naturalization process. Weâ€™ve written numerous times about how to obtain Chilean residency and citizenship. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review our latest update on how to obtain Chilean residency after the countryâ€™s sweeping immigration reform in 2018. (Tip â€“ residency categories popular with our subscribers were not affected.)	More Details
Ivory Coast	Sub-Saharan Africa	174	20.4	D-	52	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	14	14	12	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Switzerland	Europe	5	190.8	A+	159	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	92	68	65	85	An "A+" passport is an outstanding travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom Score (Passport Score) of over 180 and provide visa-free (or visa on arrival) access to more than 150 countries including (mandatory) the Schengen area, the US, and China.			More Details
Republic of the Congo	Sub-Saharan Africa	190	15.1	D-	45	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	13	14	10	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Central African Republic	Sub-Saharan Africa	186	17.0	D-	49	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	12	13	13	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Democratic Republic of the Congo	Sub-Saharan Africa	184	17.1	D-	45	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	9	13	9	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Canada	North & South America	38	174.4	A	157	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	60	46	80	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Belize	North & South America	111	57.8	C-	88	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	17	36	22	29	A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 50 and 67.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Belarus	Europe	101	64.4	C-	81	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	30	48	45	34	A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 50 and 67.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Botswana	Sub-Saharan Africa	122	43.2	D+	74	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	14	32	21	24	A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 37 and 50.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Bhutan	Asia	137	31.0	D	51	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	8	10	30	14	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Bahamas	North & South America	46	165.5	A-	132	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	83	48	52	75	An "A-" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 160 and 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries.		More Details
Brazil	North & South America	55	144.6	B+	147	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	43	49	38	73	A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.		According to our passports ranking, Brazilâ€™s passport is a solid travel document. There are many ways to obtain Brazilian residency and subsequent citizenship, but we present you with our favorite â€“ have a baby there. In Brazil, your newborn gets automatic citizenship. The parents and any older siblings are quickly eligible for residency. And if everything is in order, the entire family can become Brazilian citizens within two years. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain residency and a passport after having a baby in Brazil.	More Details
Bolivia	North & South America	114	50.5	C-	69	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	1	13	37	23	26	A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 50 and 67.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Brunei	Asia	11	178.8	A	139	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	87	62	56	75	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries.		More Details
Benin	Sub-Saharan Africa	143	28.0	D	61	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	16	19	17	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Burundi	Sub-Saharan Africa	181	17.4	D-	44	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	11	13	10	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Bahrain	Middle East and North Africa	107	60.5	C-	82	0	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	15	18	24	26	A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 50 and 67.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Bulgaria	Europe	50	157.1	B+	153	1	0	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	49	51	40	77	A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Burkina Faso	Sub-Saharan Africa	163	22.9	D-	57	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	14	17	14	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Belgium	Europe	24	176.6	A	157	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	60	46	80	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.		Belgium is part of the European Union. With a passport from this country, you can live and work in any of the 27 member-states of the EU. Also, a second passport from Belgium will serve you very well in your travels - it is a great travel document. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the alert we published on how to obtain a legal residency in Belgium. After five years as a Belgian resident, youâ€™re eligible to become a citizen in Belgium.	More Details
Bangladesh	Asia	196	11.7	D-	37	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	5	5	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Barbados	North & South America	53	148.9	B+	138	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	0	59	44	52	76	A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Europe	63	135.9	B	107	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	1	49	46	49	65	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries.		More Details
Azerbaijan	Asia	123	42.4	D+	69	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1	8	28	16	22	A "D+" passport is a is a poor travel document that provides access mainly to Latin America and South East Asia, and NOT to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 37 and 50.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
Australia	Oceania	42	171.7	A	155	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	1	1	0	74	59	45	78	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Austria	Europe	20	177.0	A	157	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	0	75	61	47	80	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.			More Details
Argentina	North & South America	52	150.3	B+	146	1	0	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	1	45	51	42	76	A "B+" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many of the world's most attractive countries. To receive a "B+" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 140 and 160 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.		According to our passports ranking, Argentina has Latin Americaâ€™s second-best passport after Chile. And like in Chile, anyone willing to commit to residency time in Argentina can obtain citizenship in the country. It takes just two years of total residency to become eligible for naturalization. This is a great deal to receive an Argentinian passport. Sovereign Man: Confidential subscribers can review the report on how to obtain residency and a passport in the homeland of tango.	More Details
Angola	Sub-Saharan Africa	161	23.4	D	52	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	12	16	13	A "D" passport is a is a poor travel document that mainly provides access to some countries of Latin America and South East Asia. A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "D" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 23 and 37.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport provides access only to countries that are not attractive.		More Details
Armenia	Europe	112	56.7	C-	70	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1	27	43	41	28	A "C-" passport is a is a fair travel document that provides access to many countries in Latin America and South East Asia (among other regions), A “C-” passport does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or most of the developed world. To receive a "C-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 50 and 67.			More Details
Albania	Europe	68	132.9	B	106	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	48	33	45	60	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries.		More Details
Antigua and Barbuda	North & South America	80	122.5	B	130	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	34	38	30	63	A "B" passport is a very good travel document that provides access to many attractive countries. To receive a "B" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 120 and 140 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Afghanistan	Asia	194	13.4	D-	25	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	5	4	A "D-" passport is a is a very poor travel document. It does NOT provide access to the Schengen area or any of the developed countries. To receive a "D-" grade a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 10 and 23.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is 20%-50% lower than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport fails to provide access to the world's most attractive countries.		More Details
United Arab Emirates	Middle East and North Africa	41	172.0	A-	158	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	69	73	80	87	An "A-" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A-" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) between 160 and 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area.			More Details
Andorra	Europe	16	177.3	A	144	1	1	1	1	0	1	1	1	1	1	77	71	47	82	An "A" passport is an excellent travel document that provides access to the world's most attractive countries. To receive an "A" grade, a passport must have a Travel Freedom score (Passport Score) of over 170 and provide mandatory access to the Schengen Area and the US.	The Travel Freedom score of this passport is at least 20% higher than its simple count of visa-free countries. It means that this passport may not provide access to a large number of countries, but it provides access to very attractive countries.		More Details

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That’s because we do not rely exclusively on the number of countries a passport has access to visa-free, but also measure the importance of each destination country for travelers and reflect it in our ranking.

It also allows us to apply an accurate grade (from A+ to F) to each country’s travel document.

If you click on the left tab above, you’ll see our complete, global passport rankings. The right tab “Methodology,” explains how we arrived at those rankings.